Are yards well-kept in Effingham, IL?

As of early 2026, 92% of users say yards are well-kept

Is parking easy in Effingham, IL?

As of early 2026, 86% of users say parking is easy

Is Effingham, IL dog-friendly?

As of early 2026, 85% of users say it's dog friendly

Is a car needed in Effingham, IL?

As of early 2026, 80% of users say car is needed

Does Effingham, IL show holiday spirit?

As of early 2026, 78% of users say there's holiday spirit

Would people walk alone at night in Effingham, IL?

As of early 2026, 77% of users say people would walk alone at night

Do residents of Effingham, IL plan to stay at least 5 years?

As of early 2026, 73% of users say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

Does Effingham, IL have sidewalks?

As of early 2026, 72% of users say there are sidewalks

Do kids play outside in Effingham, IL?

As of early 2026, 67% of users say kids play outside

Are the streets well-lit in Effingham, IL?

As of early 2026, 64% of users say streets are well-lit

Is Effingham, IL quiet?

As of early 2026, 60% of users say it's quiet

Is Effingham, IL walkable to grocery stores?

As of early 2026, 55% of users say it's walkable to grocery stores

Is Effingham, IL walkable to restaurants?

As of early 2026, 45% of users say it's walkable to restaurants

Are neighbors friendly in Effingham, IL?

As of early 2026, 40% of users say neighbors are friendly

Is there wildlife in Effingham, IL?

As of early 2026, 40% of users say there's wildlife

Are there community events in Effingham, IL?

As of early 2026, 27% of users say there are community events

What is 709 E Gordon Ave estimated to be worth?

Trulia's estimated value for 709 E Gordon Ave in Effingham, IL is $149,400 .

What is the price history for 709 E Gordon Ave?

709 E Gordon Ave in Effingham, IL last sold for $79,500 in February 2014.

Is Effingham a buyer's or seller's market?

Effingham is currently a balanced market, based on recent for-sale activity.

What's the median sale price in Effingham?

The median sale price in Effingham is $223K. That is up $6.67K from the prior month.

Does 709 E Gordon Ave have air conditioning?

Yes, 709 E Gordon Ave in Effingham, IL has air conditioning.

How big is the lot at 709 E Gordon Ave?

The lot at 709 E Gordon Ave in Effingham, IL is about 0.23 acres (10,019 sq ft).

OFF MARKET

709 E Gordon Ave
Effingham, IL 62401

3 Beds
1 Bath
1,008 sqft

$149,400

Trulia Estimate

as of Aug 20, 2026

Est. Refi. Payment $1,029/mo*

Refinance Your Home

$149,400

Trulia Estimate

as of Aug 20, 2026

Est. Refi. Payment $1,029/mo*

Refinance Your Home

3 Beds

1 Bath

1,008 sqft

Home Value

Trulia Estimate

$149K

Since last month

$3K (-1.8%)

Since last year

$7K (+5%)

Since last sale

$69K (+87.2%)

Learn more about this home's value by checking out its Trulia Estimate, the value of nearby homes, and how much similar homes have sold for.

Trulia Estimate

The of this home's value increased by +72% in the last 10 years

Month	Estimated value
2026
August 2026	$149K
July 2026	$152K
June 2026	$149K
May 2026	$151K
April 2026	$140K
March 2026	$141K
February 2026	$138K
January 2026	$136K
2025
December 2025	$141K
November 2025	$141K
October 2025	$144K
September 2025	$142K
August 2025	$142K
July 2025	$144K
June 2025	$142K
May 2025	$143K
April 2025	$142K
March 2025	$139K
February 2025	$135K
January 2025	$134K
2024
December 2024	$136K
November 2024	$137K
October 2024	$136K
September 2024	$136K
August 2024	$136K
July 2024	$136K
June 2024	$137K
May 2024	$136K
April 2024	$134K
March 2024	$130K
February 2024	$127K
January 2024	$126K
2023
December 2023	$126K
November 2023	$129K
October 2023	$130K
September 2023	$127K
August 2023	$128K
July 2023	$130K
June 2023	$129K
May 2023	$122K
April 2023	$119K
March 2023	$118K
February 2023	$116K
January 2023	$118K
2022
December 2022	$119K
November 2022	$119K
October 2022	$120K
September 2022	$121K
August 2022	$122K
July 2022	$123K
June 2022	$122K
May 2022	$121K
April 2022	$119K
March 2022	$117K
February 2022	$116K
January 2022	$114K
2021
December 2021	$114K
November 2021	$113K
October 2021	$113K
September 2021	$113K
August 2021	$113K
July 2021	$114K
June 2021	$115K
May 2021	$116K
April 2021	$115K
March 2021	$109K
February 2021	$111K
January 2021	$110K
2020
December 2020	$109K
November 2020	$107K
October 2020	$107K
September 2020	$106K
August 2020	$104K
July 2020	$103K
June 2020	$104K
May 2020	$105K
April 2020	$105K
March 2020	$105K
February 2020	$106K
January 2020	$105K
2019
December 2019	$105K
November 2019	$103K
October 2019	$102K
September 2019	$103K
August 2019	$103K
July 2019	$104K
June 2019	$103K
May 2019	$103K
April 2019	$101K
March 2019	$101K
February 2019	$100K
January 2019	$102K
2018
December 2018	$100K
November 2018	$97K
October 2018	$100K
September 2018	$98K
August 2018	$96K
July 2018	$98K
June 2018	$95K
May 2018	$98K
April 2018	$99K
March 2018	$97K
February 2018	$95K
January 2018	$97K
2017
December 2017	$96K
November 2017	$94K
October 2017	$96K
September 2017	$95K
August 2017	$96K
July 2017	$95K
June 2017	$96K
May 2017	$97K
April 2017	$94K
March 2017	$91K
February 2017	$88K
January 2017	$88K
2016
December 2016	$87K
November 2016	$87K
October 2016	$87K
September 2016	$87K
August 2016	$87K

Comparable sales

These are recently sold homes that have a similar location or other similar features to this home, like bedrooms, bathrooms, and square footage. Get a sense of the expected prices in the area by viewing these homes.

Address	Distance	Property Type	Sold Price	Sold Date	Bed	Bath	Sqft
603 E Gordon Ave, Effingham, IL	0.09	Single-Family Home	$147,000	08/25/25	3	1	1,160
921 Lynn Dr, Effingham, IL	0.20	Single-Family Home	$50,000	04/10/26	3	1	1,033
516 E Dogwood Ave, Effingham, IL	0.16	Single-Family Home	$122,175	08/05/26	2	1	864
1003 Lynn Dr, Effingham, IL	0.22	Single-Family Home	$189,000	12/02/25	3	1	1,185
1011 E Gordon Ave, Effingham, IL	0.24	Single-Family Home	$185,000	10/21/25	3	1	1,309
812 S 4th St, Effingham, IL	0.45	Single-Family Home	$100,000	12/16/25	3	1	1,405
609 S 2nd St, Effingham, IL	0.33	Single-Family Home	$120,000	09/08/25	2	1	844
800 S Pembroke St, Effingham, IL	0.14	Single-Family Home	$220,000	01/22/26	3	2	1,209
601 E Dogwood Ave, Effingham, IL	0.19	Single-Family Home	$145,000	12/10/25	3	2	1,384
515 E Grove Ave, Effingham, IL	0.13	Single-Family Home	$200,000	07/27/26	3	2	1,888

Nearby home prices

Get a sense of expected prices in the area by checking the value of nearby homes.

Address	Distance	Price	Bed	Bath	Sqft	Status
713 E Gordon Ave, Effingham, IL 62401	0.03	$215,000	4	2	1,800	Recently Sold
Lots 39 #&-40PEMBROKE, Effingham, IL 62401	0.06	-	-	-	-	Off Market
603 E Gordon Ave, Effingham, IL 62401	0.09	$153,400	3	1	1,160	Off Market
1010 E Grove Ave, Effingham, IL 62401	0.06	$170,200	3	2	1,824	Recently Sold
512 E Grove Ave, Effingham, IL 62401	0.11	$166,000	3	1	1,292	Off Market
803 E Grove Ave, Effingham, IL 62401	0.09	$190,200	3	1	1,140	Off Market
509 E Gordon Ave, Effingham, IL 62401	0.13	$161,000	2	1	1,040	Off Market
516 E Brentwood Ave, Effingham, IL 62401	0.12	$168,900	2	1	1,728	Off Market
515 E Grove Ave, Effingham, IL 62401	0.13	$200,000	3	2	1,888	Recently Sold
706 E Dogwood Ave, Effingham, IL 62401	0.11	$181,800	3	1	1,272	Off Market
812 E Grove Ave, Effingham, IL 62401	0.13	$235,000	4	2	1,693	Recently Sold
707 E Dogwood Ave, Effingham, IL 62401	0.14	$127,000	3	1	1,248	Off Market

Local Information

Map ViewExplore the area around 709 E Gordon Ave.
Schools3 Elementary Schools1 Middle School1 High School
Shop & Eat

-- mins to

Commute Destination

Home Highlights

Property Type

Single-Family Home

Year Built

1955

Living Area

1,008 sqft

Price/Sqft

$148

Parking

Garage

About this House

This single-family home is located at 709 E Gordon Ave, Effingham, IL. 709 E Gordon Ave is in Effingham, IL and in ZIP code 62401. This property has 3 bedrooms, 1 bathroom and approximately 1,008 sqft of floor space. This property has a lot size of 10019 sqft and was built in 1955.

709 E Gordon Ave, Effingham, IL 62401 is a 3 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 1,008 sqft single-family home built in 1955. It last sold for $79,500 on Feb 24, 2014. It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $149,400, with a rent estimate of $1,257/month.

Home Details for 709 E Gordon Ave

Interior Features
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility Stories: 1
Heating & Cooling Air ConditioningCooling System: Central

Exterior Features
Exterior Home Features Roof: OtherFoundation Type: Crawl Raised
Parking & Garage GarageParking: Garage Attached

Property Information
Year Built Year Built: 1955
Property Type / Style Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Ranch / Rambler

Lot Information
Lot Area: 10018 sqft

Price and Tax history

Date	Event	Price
Feb 24, 2014 Source: CIBR #4219580	Sold	$79,500
Nov 23, 2013 Source: Agent Provided	PriceChange	$87,900 Price decreased by 2%
Sep 6, 2013 Source: Agent Provided	Listed For Sale	$89,900

Year	Property tax	Tax assessment
2024	$1,744	$95,460

Additional Cost

Market trends in Effingham

Last updated July 2026

Avg. sale price

$223K

$6.67KMoM

Sale-to-List Price

—

Price per sq ft

$138

$6MoM

Available listings

3MoM

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What Locals Say about Effingham

At least 38 Trulia users voted on each feature.

92 % Say yards are well-kept
86 % Say parking is easy
85 % Say it's dog friendly
80 % Say car is needed
78 % Say there's holiday spirit
77 % Say people would walk alone at night
73 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years
72 % Say there are sidewalks
67 % Say kids play outside
64 % Say streets are well-lit
60 % Say it's quiet
55 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores
45 % Say it's walkable to restaurants
40 % Say neighbors are friendly
40 % Say there's wildlife
27 % Say there are community events

Sourced by Trulia users. Learn more about our methodology.

Laynetyler18
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2mo ago
"It’s been about 10 years since I lived here but I remember everybody was real nice and neighborly. And the city employees do a great job maintaining the community "
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Kathy V. D.
Resident
6y ago
"Christ church, AMCTheater, schools, park, skate park, edge of town, shopping, minutes from down town."
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Kathleen T.
Resident
6y ago
"Farmers market! And just so many alcohol in the courtyard events. I mean, there’s the artisan fair with the craft beer, craft wine, and craft whiskey as the big event. Then there’s the food events featuring spirits as the main event. And also, of course, the craft beer and craft liquor events."
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Kathleen W.
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6y ago
"Public and private schools are excellent. There’s a surprising amount of predators in such a small town."
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Lee.querubin
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7y ago
"Area has limited public transportation. Mostly residents use private vehicles but roads are not crowded."
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Frequently asked questions about 709 E Gordon Ave

What is 709 E Gordon Ave estimated to be worth?
Trulia's estimated value for 709 E Gordon Ave in Effingham, IL is $149,400.
What is the price history for 709 E Gordon Ave?
709 E Gordon Ave in Effingham, IL last sold for $79,500 in February 2014.
Is Effingham a buyer's or seller's market?
Effingham is currently a balanced market, based on recent for-sale activity.
What's the median sale price in Effingham?
The median sale price in Effingham is $223K. That is up $6.67K from the prior month.
Does 709 E Gordon Ave have air conditioning?
Yes, 709 E Gordon Ave in Effingham, IL has air conditioning.
How big is the lot at 709 E Gordon Ave?
The lot at 709 E Gordon Ave in Effingham, IL is about 0.23 acres (10,019 sq ft).